g his discharge.

Nicole then turned to Patricia, and in a voice brimming with concern, she asked, “How are you? Did you rest well?”

“You don’t have to worry about me, Ms. Riddle. I slept well,” she replied and shot Ellar a glance without realizing it.

He was completely silent last night, and had probably done so on purpose to avoid disturbing her.

“As for the investigation, leave it to Charlie and Max. You should just focus on Damien.” Nicole pursed her lips.

She knew that Patricia was still feeling somewhat guilty and remorseful over the events of last night, even though it was not her fault. This was compounded by the fact that Patricia had already detected her enemies earlier on and had arranged her defense plans in anticipation of what was to come. Unfortunately, the outcome of the encounter was regrettably well beyond her control.

But now that Ellar was fine and there were breakthroughs in their investigation, none of that mattered anymore. Soon, the results would be revealed.

Riddle. Don’t

lead was the right course of action, and

settled then,” Nicole said, and glanced at Ellar. “We’ll

don’t worry. I’m good here.” Ellar

Riddle…” Patricia paused and shot Nicole

eyebrow.

the company later. I must take

at

work wherever she

Patricia trailed off, having caught herself by surprise, for the last place she had expected to stay in

Nicole,” Ellar

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